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Kid Friendly Attractions in Fort Lauderdale 

Maggi Smit • 3 January 2018

Whether you are looking for an educational destination, one filled with sports and shopping for the whole family, the perfect dining spots for kids or South Florida's best family-friendly special events and packages, look no further than Greater Fort Lauderdale.


Kids of all ages will enjoy the Museum of Discovery & Science in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Young at Art Children's Museum is a great choice for the younger child, while Dave & Busters will brighten your older child's day. For the animal-lover and budding environmentalist, don't miss a visit to the Everglades, Butterfly World and Flamingo Gardens. Scooter, canoe, jet ski and other watersports are sure to thrill the family.


Museum of Discovery & Science

The most unique event venue in South Florida. Spanning two floors, the Museum features over 200 interactive exhibits including live animal habitats, flight simulators and featured traveling exhibits. Immerse yourself in a five-story-high film adventure at the AutoNation® IMAX® Theater, home of the BIGGEST screen in South Florida.


Young at Art Children’s Museum

Enjoy South Florida's unique hands-on children's art museum. Ride a subway, visit a cave and discover a dig in ArtScapes. STOMP to the rhythm, create sculptures and recycled puppets in GreenScapes. Learn about faraway customs in CultureScapes. Explore the world of Alice in WonderScapes. Create a masterpiece in every gallery.


Dave & Busters

Offering an impressive selection of high-quality food and beverage items, combined with an extensive array of interactive entertainment attractions such as pocket billiards, shuffleboard, state-of the-art simulators, virtual reality and traditional carnival-style amusements and games of skill.


Butterfly World

The world's largest butterfly park, home to more than 20,000 live butterflies from every corner of the globe. Marvel at hundreds of exotic birds in the 6 Free-Flight Aviaries, hand-feed the lorikeets, and explore the butterfly museum and Bug Zoo! Waterfalls, botanical gardens, passion vines, and roses complete this natural habitat. The perfect adventure for everyone!


Flamingo Gardens

Spend the day in this 60-acre, not-for-profit botanical garden and wildlife sanctuary featuring thousands of rare, exotic and native plants, some of Florida’s largest and oldest trees, and over 90 species of Florida native animals. Visit alligators, eagles, otters, panthers, bobcats, a black bear and of course, flamingos. Step back in time at the historic 1930s Wray Home Museum.


Water sports

Greater Fort Lauderdale is flowing with water-based activities. Ramp up your vacation with scuba diving, jet skiing, parasailing, boating and sport fishing. If fishing is indeed your thing, don't miss the interactive exhibits at the International Game Fish Association's Fishing Hall of Fame and Museum.


With British Airways’ new service flying direct to Fort Lauderdale it has never been easier to explore!


For more information on holidays to Fort Lauderdale contact us on 020 8742 8299 or email sales@americaasyoulikeit.com

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